Wildfire Rages in Florida, Crews Battle for Containment

0:00Firefighters are tackling the 25-acre wildfire in Hudson, Florida, right near New York Avenue and Old Dixie Highway. The Florida Forest Service reports is 40% contained as of Wednesday afternoon, but the flames are still pushing hard. Crews from the Witlakuchi Forestry Center are on the front lines, backed by a Pasco Sheriff's Office helicopter dropping water to shield nearby. Spots from the spread. Officials are telling everyone to stay away from the area while they work, especially with Pasco, Citrus, and Hernando Counties locked down under A. Burn ban from these bone-dried conditions. The fire stays active, so aerial support keeps hitting it, with drops to protect homes and land around it. No major evacuations yet, but they're not. Taking chances. We'll keep eyes on this as crews push for full containment. Dry weather like this means one spark can light up trouble fast. Stay in form with Tampa Bay News today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.